Manufacturing Engineering Manager

AtmosZero

Fort Collins, CO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Brazing, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Design for Assembly (DFA), Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electromechanical Assembly, Electromechanical Systems, Engineering Management, HVAC, Heat Exchanger, Heat Transfer, Industrial Engineering, Knowledge Transfer, Lean Six Sigma, Line Balancing, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Pressure Vessels, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Production Volume, Productivity Management, Productivity Model, Pumps, Research & Development (R&D), Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, Supply Chain Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Welding
LOCATION
Fort Collins, CO
POSTED
2 days ago

Join us at the forefront of electrified industrial energy. Were looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to scale production of next-generation commercial and industrial thermal systems, including unfired boilers and steam-generating heat pumps.

In this role, youll drive manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery performance for complex equipmentleading initiatives across DFMA, production ramp, industrial engineering, and supplier integration. Youll be a key leader shaping how cutting-edge thermal systems move from design to high-volume production.

What Youll Do

Lead & Scale Manufacturing

  • Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering team
  • Define and execute manufacturing strategies aligned to growth and electrification
  • Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Supply Chain, and Operations

Drive Product Industrialization (DFMA)

  • Lead DFMA for boilers, steam systems, and heat pumps
  • Optimize designs for fabrication, assembly, and serviceability
  • Oversee pilot builds, validation, and manufacturing readiness

Enable Production Ramp

  • Design efficient layouts and production lines for large-scale equipment
  • Implement lean principles (flow, line balancing, cycle time reduction)
  • Develop capacity models, labor standards, and capital plans
  • Stand up and optimize test systems (pressure, thermal, performance)

Own Supplier Technical Strategy

  • Act as the engineering lead for critical suppliers (heat exchangers, coils, pressure vessels, compressors)
  • Drive supplier quality and manufacturability (PPAP/APQP, audits, DFMA alignment)
  • Resolve technical challenges for build-to-print components

Build World-Class Processes

  • Standardize processes (welding, brazing, leak testing, refrigerant handling)
  • Lead Lean / Six Sigma improvements across yield, throughput, and cost
  • Establish robust documentation, work instructions, and training systems

Ensure Quality, Compliance & Safety

  • Maintain compliance with ASME, UL/ETL/CSA, and HVAC standards
  • Partner with Quality on root cause and corrective actions
  • Champion safe practices for high-pressure, high-temperature, and refrigerant systems
What You Bring

Required

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
  • 10+ years in manufacturing engineering (thermal systems, HVAC, boilers, or industrial equipment)
  • 35+ years leading engineering teams

Technical Strengths

  • Deep DFMA experience for thermal/fluid systems
  • Expertise in fabrication processes (welding, brazing, machining, forming)
  • Experience scaling from pilot to full production
  • Strong knowledge of heat transfer, pressure systems, and electro-mechanical assembly

Nice to Have

  • ASME pressure vessel manufacturing experience
  • Background in boilers, steam systems, or industrial heat pumps
  • Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt)
  • ERP/MRP and manufacturing analytics familiarity
Who You Are
  • Hands-on leader with strong technical judgment
  • Execution-focused and results-driven
  • Collaborative across functions and suppliers
  • Skilled at scaling operations in fast-growing environments
  • Committed to quality, reliability, and ownership
Why Join Us
  • Shape the future of electrified thermal systems
  • Work on critical infrastructure driving industrial decarbonization
  • Lead manufacturing innovation in a rapidly growing space
  • Strong growth opportunity

The pay range for this role is:
125,000 - 145,000 USD per year(Loveland)

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About the Company

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AtmosZero